Ref: SYN52467

Manufacturing Engineer

• Location England, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Leamington Spa
• Sector Automotive & Motorsport
• Job type Contract/Temporary
• Salary £25 per hour

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: CV30 Area
Hourly Rate: £25 per hour + holiday pay
Hours: Monday to Friday – normal day shift hours
Contract Length: 6-month contract

Contract Type: LTD or Umbrella (inside IR35) 
Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for machining processes. The successful person will play a critical role in defining the best routes to manufacture, supporting shop floor teams, and reducing cost and lead time, without compromising on quality.

Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities:

• Estimate machining and process times to meet design requirements with maximum efficiency
• Develop, implement, and improve hands-on manufacturing processes for CNC milling and turning
• Design and specify tooling, fixturing, and equipment—overseeing procurement and implementation
• Provide cutting data to ensure optimal machine performance
• Support shop floor teams with daily issue resolution and realisation of quoted times
• Collaborate with quality and production teams to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)
• Communicate with the design authority to understand part intent and process requirements
• Create routing and planning data for new or revised parts

Manufacturing Engineer Experience:

Essential:

• A strong machine shop background with knowledge of milling, turning, tooling, and fixturing
• Practical, hands-on approach to process improvement and cost reduction
• Experience working within a formal quality framework
• Strong problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement focus
• Good PC and business system skills

Preferred:

• Background in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing
• Automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industry experience
• Understanding of gear form manufacturing and/or heat treatment processes
• CAD/CAM experience (5-axis ideally)

Interested and available to start quickly? Get in touch today to secure your interview spot.

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